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José de Creeft
Early Life and Artistic Foundations José Mariano de Creeft’s journey began in Guadalajara, Spain, on November 27, 1884, a birth that would ultimately enrich the landscape of modern sculpture on both sides of the Atlantic. His early years were marked by a familial relocation to Barcelona four years later, followed by hardship when his father's untimely death in 1890 plunged the family into destitution. This period instilled in young Jo…
The Lifeline
Scroll through José de Creeft's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.
Chapters — Career Periods
The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups José de Creeft's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.
Thumbnails — Dated Works
Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.
Colour Band — Movement Drift
The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.
